نشيد الأشجارRead Together: The Song of the Trees (Ar, SC)

From the 'We Read Together' Series, playful stories and illustrations for the pre-school to Grade 2, to be read to with or to the child, perfect for bedtimes or for reading-out-loud for groups. An original and lyrical story with its folk tale style By: Kenneth Steven

A long time ago, before the first white man set foot in the New World, an Indian girl called Lalita awoke from a frightening dream. Her dream became reality as she watched her beloved trees being cut down. Lalita refused to leave with the rest of her tribe. She wept for seven days and for seven nights for the beautiful land she thought she had lost forever...

This original and lyrical story with its folk tale style, tells of the endurance and power of human love.